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Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will launch a statewide Work Zone Speed Camera Program in early 2025 to enhance safety in active work zones. The initiative, aimed at reducing speeding, will involve cameras mounted on trailers that capture images of vehicles exceeding posted speed limits, with fines imposed for repeat violations.
Whatcom County's traffic news highlights significant updates including a high-pressure system forecasted to maintain cold and dry conditions, speed limit changes on I-5, and the suspension of ferry service to Lummi Island. The article provides timely alerts and advisories that impact local travelers and residents.
A permanent speed limit change on I-5 in Skagit County will take effect tomorrow, January 15, 2025, moving the limit from 70mph to 60mph for southbound traffic and 60mph to 70mph for northbound traffic. This adjustment, prompted by safety concerns and increased traffic, aims to enhance driver safety near the Cook Road interchange.